i had an open rhinoplasty 11 days ago and have dissolvable stitches placed on my columella. My surgeon did not remove them as he said they will fall themselves. How long will it take for the stitches on my columella to dissolve?
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September 16, 2020
Answer: Dissolvable sutures used during rhinoplasty surgery are nearly all gone one month postoperative.
This should not have an impact on your final result, as your nose is strong at the 6 week mark. I would recommend following up with your surgeon with any additional concerns. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Hi BenM15,
Thanks for your question. The typically inflammatory period after surgery lasts no more than 2-3 months on average. In my practice, at 2 months, my patients actually go back fully to all activities. This includes contact sports, as the bones of the nose are...
First, like I tell all of my rhinoplasty patients, you must be patient!! 10 days after surgery is much too early to tell anything about your final result. Swelling is significant at this stage and will change over the coming months, with final result typically being around 12-24...
